The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Portland

MISSION:

THIS PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION PROVIDES ELDERLY PERSONS AND HANDICAPPED PERSONS WITH HOUSING FACILITIES AND SERVICES SPECIALLY DESIGNED TO MEET THEIR PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS, AND TO PROMOTE THEIR HEALTH, SECURITY, HAPPINESS, AND USEFULNESS IN LONGER LIVING.

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TO PROMULGATE AND PUBLICIZE THE RULES AND REGULATIONS THAT GOVERN AND DEFINE LUMBER GRADES AND STANDARDS FOR MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS.

MISSION:

THE ITC PROMOTES SOUND, ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT OF INDIAN TIMBER RESOURCES BY PROVIDING INFORMATION CONCERNING LEGISLATION AND FEDERAL POLICIES THROUGH AN ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM AND QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER.

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HOYT ARBORETUM FRIENDS BRINGS PEOPLE AND TREES TOGETHER. WE CREATE MEANINGFUL LEARNING EXPERIENCES IN A UNIQUE GLOBAL TREE COLLECTION THAT WE NURTURE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PORTLAND PARKS & RECREATION.

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THE MISSION OF THE OREGON SPORTS AUTHORITY, DBA SPORT OREGON, IS TO DRIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OREGON THROUGH SPORTS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH OUR WORK WITH STATE AND REGIONAL TOURISM BUREAUS, EVENT PROMOTERS, FACILITY MANAGERS AND LOCAL SPORTS ORGANIZING COMMITTEES TO ATTRACT A VARIETY OF NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL, AMATEUR AND PROFESSIONAL SPORTS EVENTS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES TO THE STATE. SPORT OREGON SERVES A NUMBER OF FACETS WITHIN THE OVERALL SPORTS LANDSCAPE OF OUR STATE. OUR DAY-TO DAY RESPONSIBILITIES INVOLVE MEMBER SOLICITATION, RETAINMENT AND ENGAGEMENT; COMMUNITY IMPACT WORK THROUGH OUR FOUNDATION; EVENT PLANNING AND EXECUTION AS WELL AS THE ACTIVE RECRUITMENT OF SPORTS AND RELATED EVENTS TO OUR STATE TO GENERATE ECONOMIC IMPACT, CREATE AND SUSTAIN JOBS AND BOOST THE OVERALL PROFILE OF OREGON AS A SPORTS DESTINATION. SPORT OREGON IS ALSO ACTIVE IN WORKING WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS IN MARKETING EXISTING ARENAS AND STADIUMS, INCLUDING PROVIDENCE P

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THE SOCIETY OF HEED FELLOWS IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY TO RAISE THE STANDARDS OF MEDICAL CARE BY PROMOTING AND ADVANCING THE ART AND SCIENCES OF OPHTHALMOLOGY.

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THE MISSION OF THE CAROL EMMOTT FOUNDATION IS TO TRANSFORM HEALTH BY ACCELERATING THE ADVANCEMENT AND IMPACT OF WOMEN LEADERS AND THE ACHIEVEMENT OF GENDER EQUITY AND FULLY INCLUSIVE LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE IN OUR HEALTHCARE INSTITUTIONS.

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

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The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

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The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

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PROMOTE, PRESERVE, MAINTAIN AND ENCOURAGE PUBLIC INTEREST IN TRADITIONAL MEDICINE SYSTEMS. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, CONDUCT LITERATURE REVIEWS, PROMOTE AND GUIDE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND BE CHARITABLE.

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TO PROVIDE BENEFIT OF ALCOHOL, DRUG, SUBSTANCE TESTING AND RELATED BENEFITS.

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AN OPERATING FARM AND WETLAND DEDICATED TO THE PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS, ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE MAINTENANCE OF A WORKING URBAN FARM.

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ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND EMPOWERMENT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION RELATED BUSINESSES OWNED BY PEOPLE OF COLOR.

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BUILDING STRONG CONNECTIONS FOR HEALTHY COMMUNITIES (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) THROUGH MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMS, YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICES AND FAMILY SERVICES.

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TO PRODUCE, PRESENT AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT REFLECT AND ENHANCE THE CULTURAL LIFE OF THE COMMUNITY, AND TO PRESERVE AND CELEBRATE THE BUILDING'S HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE.

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PROVIDE A DIVERSE ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAM IN A NEIGHBORHOOD OR SCHOOL SETTING.

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EASTER SEALS OREGON'S MISSION IS TO BE THE ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES AND RESOURCES THAT MAKE A TANGIBLE AND POSITIVE IMPACT ON SOCIETY. WE SERVE CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, VETERANS, MATURE JOB SEEKERS, AND THEIR FAMILIES, ENSURING ALL FEEL INCLUDED AND VALUED AND HAVE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES TO LIVE, LEARN, WORK AND PLAY IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

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FOUNDATIONS FOR A BETTER OREGON ("FBO") WAS FOUNDED IN 2004 BY OREGON'S LARGEST FOUNDATIONS IN AN EFFORT TO COMBINE THEIR ENERGY AND RESOURCES TO MAKE A BIGGER IMPACT ON OREGON'S QUALITY OF LIFE THAN THEY COULD ACCOMPLISH INDIVIDUALLY. FROM 2006-2020, FBO OPERATED AS THE "CHALKBOARD PROJECT," FOCUSED PRIMARILY ON IMPROVING K-12 PUBLIC EDUCATION THROUGH INITIATIVES THAT SUPPORTED EDUCATION. IN 2020, THE ORGANIZATION UNDERWENT A STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS AND CONSOLIDATED UNDER THE ORIGINAL NAME OF FOUNDATIONS FOR A BETTER OREGON. CURRENTLY, FBO IS SUPPORTED AND GOVERNED BY THE FOLLOWING: THE COLLINS FOUNDATION, THE FORD FAMILY FOUNDATION, MEYER MEMORIAL TRUST, OREGON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, AND THE JAMES F. AND MARION L. MILLER FOUNDATION.

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ADVOCATE FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME WITHIN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND PROTECTIVE ORDER CASES; PROVIDE REFERRALS TO SOCIAL-SERVICE AGENCIES THAT CAN HELP CRIME VICTIMS RECOVER. THE CENTER'S SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE STATEWIDE AT NO COST TO VICTIMS.